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Why the world must pay attention to the $2.1 billion Ontario pledged towards mental health

28/04/2018

Alicia Raimundo: "When I heard the announcement, for the first time in my life I had hope that we could actually make a mental health system that works."

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A Guide to The Hague: the weapons inspectorate at the centre of world attention

23/04/2018

The eyes of the world are on the inspectors of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) who have travelled from The Hague to Syria to investigate the deadly attack allegedly perpetrated by President Bashar al-Assad on his own people.

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In our post-truth era, stories matter

13/04/2018

Storytelling constitutes the future of PR: being a purposeful social practice. 

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Good Friday Agreement 20th anniversary: "We have a unique opportunity to build a home of hope"

10/04/2018

OYW Ambassador Conor Houston: "Put simply: we have not become a truly reconciled people."

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Today, the Good Friday Agreement turns 20: discover the Conference setting a new tone for peacebuilding

10/04/2018

OYW Ambassador Conor Houston tells us how Peace and Beyond can help Belfast establish itself as a global centre of expertise for building peace and reconciliation.

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Reversing the narrative on being 'too young' to lead

9/04/2018

OYW Ambassador Francois Reyes: Why is it that we see so much anger towards young people? So much criticism? 

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#deleteFacebook: A Trend Not Everyone Can Afford

29/03/2018

Not just a social networking site. Find out how how important Facebook's infrastructure is in the developing world. 

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5 ways the fashion industry must change to accommodate people with disabilities

28/03/2018

By the force of her personality and with the aid of technology, Sinéad Burke is on a mission to change the global fashion industry for the better.

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In the face of economic hardship, this teacher is transforming her local community

29/03/2018

OYW Ambassador Angela Edward, who lives and was raised in Jackson, Michigan is working to improve its children’s life opportunities and their sense of connection with the wider world.

 

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You need to learn about the Eco-Clubs taking root in Paraguay

29/03/2018

Three years ago, Joseph Sarvary and his cofounders declared their vision for an education program which could revolutionise the way children learn about the environment.

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Director of Pittsburgh Public Schools - “We need to reevaluate how we teach today’s students”

29/03/2018

OYW Ambassador Kevin Carter: "Some teachers need to go back to being taught."

 

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Facing violent oppression, Afghan women fight back with the pen and the Internet

26/03/2018

Led by OYW Ambassador Noorjahan Akbar, a group of women writers are determined not to allow the endemic violence in Afghanistan to be passed on to future generations.

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